For Mac Eyes Only 473 – Secure, But Mac-y

For Mac Eyes Only 473 – Secure, But Mac-y

From For Mac Eyes Only by Michael Potter

May 27, 2026

About this episode

The episode discusses Apple's macOS security changes, debates third-party app stores, and shares tips on social engineering protection.

On this episode of For Mac Eyes Only: Join Mike, Eric, and Darren as they review changes Apple is making to mac OS to keep users safer, debate the merits and safety of 3rd party app stores, and share the latest social engineering attack and ways to protect yourself from it. Mike shares a FMEO Quick Tip for getting your photos back to the time they were taken. The episode wraps with Darren's Essential App pick: BetterZip!

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike, Eric, Darren

Topics covered

  • macOS security
  • third-party app stores
  • social engineering
  • photo recovery
  • essential apps

Keywords

  • macOS
  • Apple
  • security
  • third-party apps
  • social engineering
  • photo recovery
  • BetterZip

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple

Products: BetterZip

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